The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation (CA)
The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation was established by entrepreneur William R. Hewlett with his wife, Flora Lamson Hewlett, and eldest son Walter B. Hewlett.
The foundation's programs aim to help reduce global poverty, limit risk of climate change, improve educations for students in California and elsewhere, improve reproductive health and rights worldwide, support vibrant performing arts in the community, promote philanthropy, and support disadvantaged communities in the San Francisco Bay Area.
The foundation is classified as a private foundation under section 509(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. Hence, it is independent of the Hewlett packard Company and the Hewlett Packard Company Foundation.
Web Address
www.hewlett.org
Social Media Links
Facebook - www.facebook.com/HewlettFoundation
Twitter - @Hewlett_Found
The foundation's programs aim to help reduce global poverty, limit risk of climate change, improve educations for students in California and elsewhere, improve reproductive health and rights worldwide, support vibrant performing arts in the community, promote philanthropy, and support disadvantaged communities in the San Francisco Bay Area.
The foundation is classified as a private foundation under section 509(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. Hence, it is independent of the Hewlett packard Company and the Hewlett Packard Company Foundation.
Web Address
www.hewlett.org
Social Media Links
Facebook - www.facebook.com/HewlettFoundation
Twitter - @Hewlett_Found
Foundation Grants and Resources
Recent News from Hewlett Foundation
France, Germany join BlackRock for climate investment
Foundation: Hewlett Foundation
The Climate Finance Partnership (CFP) brings together BlackRock, the world's ... the German environment ministry, and a number of private foundations. ... "We believe creative collaboration is...more
Foundation: Hewlett Foundation
The Climate Finance Partnership (CFP) brings together BlackRock, the world's ... the German environment ministry, and a number of private foundations. ... "We believe creative collaboration is...more
Philanthropy must stop fiddling while the world burns
Foundation: Hewlett Foundation
Writing in The Chronicle of Philanthropy, Hewlett Foundation President Larry Kramer makes an urgent call to action to philanthropic organizations...more
Foundation: Hewlett Foundation
Writing in The Chronicle of Philanthropy, Hewlett Foundation President Larry Kramer makes an urgent call to action to philanthropic organizations...more
On Becoming a Better Tech Funder
Foundation: Hewlett Foundation
Tech philanthropy is booming, but it doesn't think nearly enough about the needs of the organizations it hopes to help. Here's a roundup of...more
Foundation: Hewlett Foundation
Tech philanthropy is booming, but it doesn't think nearly enough about the needs of the organizations it hopes to help. Here's a roundup of...more
Conservation's Role in Philanthropic Giving Is Changing
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Ford Foundation, Hewlett Foundation
In an effort to understand how environmental philanthropy can help ... field, demonstrate a changing landscape of philanthropic conservation...more
Foundation: MacArthur Foundation, Ford Foundation, Hewlett Foundation
In an effort to understand how environmental philanthropy can help ... field, demonstrate a changing landscape of philanthropic conservation...more
#GivingTuesday2019 reports nearly $2 billion in US Donations
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Hewlett Foundation
This year, we're pleased to report a total of $2,000 in donations to Philanthropy Women between our incredible supporters and a...more
Foundation: Gates Foundation, Ford Foundation, Rockefeller Foundation, Hewlett Foundation
This year, we're pleased to report a total of $2,000 in donations to Philanthropy Women between our incredible supporters and a...more
Tides is not the 'funding and co-ordination juggernaut' behind anti-pipeline activism
Foundation: Oak Foundation, Rockefeller Brothers Fund, Hewlett Foundation
... was — the philanthropic giant, the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation. The pre-eminent climate philanthropy in the world, Hewlett is...more
Foundation: Oak Foundation, Rockefeller Brothers Fund, Hewlett Foundation
... was — the philanthropic giant, the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation. The pre-eminent climate philanthropy in the world, Hewlett is...more
What Can $20 Million Do For Women's Funds Internationally?
Foundation: Hewlett Foundation, Open Society Foundations
To solve this problem, we need to democratize philanthropy,” says Joy Chia, program officer with the Women's Rights Program at Open...more
Foundation: Hewlett Foundation, Open Society Foundations
To solve this problem, we need to democratize philanthropy,” says Joy Chia, program officer with the Women's Rights Program at Open...more
Legendary Educator Esther Wojcicki Joins Board of Trustees of Holberton School
Foundation: Freedom Forum, Freedom Forum, Hewlett Foundation
25, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Holberton School, a college ... Matters," the THNK School of Creative Leadership, and the Freedom...more
Foundation: Freedom Forum, Freedom Forum, Hewlett Foundation
25, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Holberton School, a college ... Matters," the THNK School of Creative Leadership, and the Freedom...more
Hilton Foundation Awards $16 Million in Q3 Grants
Foundation: Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, Firelight Foundation, Kresge Foundation, Hewlett Foundation, Wells Fargo Foundation
The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation has announced third-quarter grants totaling $16 million. The grants span the foundation's program areas, both in...more
Foundation: Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, Firelight Foundation, Kresge Foundation, Hewlett Foundation, Wells Fargo Foundation
The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation has announced third-quarter grants totaling $16 million. The grants span the foundation's program areas, both in...more
Hewlett Foundation Awards $7.5 Million Grant to San Francisco Foundation
Foundation: San Francisco Foundation, Hewlett Foundation
San Francisco, CA – The San Francisco Foundation announced that it has received an unrestricted general support grant for $7.5 million from...more
Foundation: San Francisco Foundation, Hewlett Foundation
San Francisco, CA – The San Francisco Foundation announced that it has received an unrestricted general support grant for $7.5 million from...more
Illustrative Grants from Hewlett Foundation
Center on Education Policy-$100,000
Northeast States Center for a Clean Air Future-$20,000
Transportation and Land Use Coalition-$32,000
International Center for Not-for-Profit Law-$300,000
Somos Mayfair-$28,010
Somos Mayfair-$28,010
Transportation and Land Use Coalition-$32,000
Reproductive Health Technologies Project-$32,000
Reproductive Health Technologies Project-$32,000
MBA-Nonprofit Connection-$55,000
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